**Executive Summary**
The Bharat Tribes Fest 2026, organized by TRIFED and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, will be held from 18 to 30 March 2026 at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi. The event serves to celebrate tribal art, culture, and enterprise, featuring an inauguration by the Union Minister on 18 March and specific business sessions through 27 March. Key activities include a massive showcase of tribal products, a Business Conclave, and a dedicated CSR Conclave on 24 March to foster sustainable partnerships.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Logistics and Inauguration**
* **Venue and Timing:** The fest takes place at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi, daily from 11:00 AM to 08:00 PM.
* **Official Opening:** Union Minister Shri Jual Oram will inaugurate the event on 18 March 2026.
* **Organizers:** Jointly organized by the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
**Exhibitions and Cultural Highlights**
* **Artisan Showcase:** Features over 200 curated stalls representing 78 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) and 310 master artisans.
* **Interactive Experiences:** Includes 17 live demonstrations of heritage crafts and a "Forest-to-Plate" movement featuring 120 tribal cuisine participants.
* **Cultural Performances:** Over 400 artists will perform traditional music and dances every evening.
**Strategic Initiatives and Business Development**
* **Bharat Tribes Business Conclave (19–27 March):** A platform for policymakers and industry leaders to discuss sustainable textiles, ethical luxury markets, and the protection of indigenous knowledge.
* **CSR Conclave (24 March):** Specifically designed to connect corporate institutions with tribal entrepreneurs to create lasting partnerships and sustainable livelihoods.
* **RISA Initiative:** A collaboration between renowned designers and tribal artisans to integrate indigenous textiles like Eri Silk, Kotpad Cotton, and Dongria Embroidery into the global fashion ecosystem.
**Impact Analysis**
**Tribal Artisans and Entrepreneurs**
* **Impact:** Gain significant market visibility, opportunities for global fashion integration, and direct access to corporate partnerships.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the 200+ stalls, engage in live demonstrations, and collaborate with designers under the RISA initiative.
**Policymakers and Industry Leaders**
* **Impact:** Provided with a platform to address innovation, skilling for tribal youth and women, and the development of community-led tribal tourism.
* **Action Required:** Attend and engage in high-level discussions during the Business Conclave from 19 to 27 March 2026.
**Corporate Institutions**
* **Impact:** Opportunities to fulfill Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) objectives by supporting sustainable tribal livelihoods.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the CSR Conclave on 24 March 2026 to bridge the gap with tribal enterprises.
**General Public**
* **Impact:** Access to an immersive cultural experience involving tribal art, handicrafts, and cuisine.
* **Action Required:** Visit the festival at Sunder Nursery during the scheduled dates and times.
Key Entities Referenced
Bharat Tribes Fest 2026: The primary initiative and multi-day festival organized to showcase tribal art, culture, and entrepreneurship while providing market opportunities for tribal artisans.
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED): The nodal organization under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs responsible for organizing the festival and promoting tribal products and enterprises.
Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs): A government scheme for tribal enterprise development, with 78 centers represented at the festival to showcase tribal excellence and products.
Bharat Tribes Business Conclave: A strategic platform within the festival for policymakers and industry leaders to discuss sustainable textiles, tribal food systems, and ethical luxury markets.
RISA initiative: A featured program where renowned designers collaborate with tribal artisans to integrate indigenous textiles like Eri Silk and Kotpad Cotton into the global fashion ecosystem.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 to commence in New
Delhi on 18 March
Union Minister Shri JualOram to inaugurate the festival
celebrating tribal art, culture and enterprise
Posted On: 17 MAR 2026 4:04PM by PIB Delhi
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED)alongwithMinistry of Tribal
Affairs, Government of Indiais organizing Bharat Tribes Fest 2026from 18 to 30 March 2026 at Sunder
Nursery, New Delhi, bringing together tribal artisans, entrepreneurs and cultural performers from across
the country.
The fest will be inaugurated by Shri JualOram, Hon’ble Union Minister for Tribal Affairs in the august
presence of Shri DurgadasUikey, Hon’ble Minister of State for Tribal Affairs and other dignitaries on 18
March, 2026 at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi.
Open to the public daily from 11:00 AM to 08:00 PM, the fest aims to provide an immersive experience of
the diverse traditions, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of Tribal India through art, handicrafts,
handlooms, cuisine and cultural performances.
The Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 feature a massive showcase of tribal excellence with over 200 curated stalls
representing 78 Van DhanVikasKendras (VDVKs) and 310 master artisans from across India. Visitors can
experience the "Forest-to-Plate" movement through 120 tribal cuisine participants and witness the intricate
process of heritage crafts during 17 live demonstrations. Adding to the festive spirit, over 400 artists will
perform traditional dances and music in evening, offering a truly immersive cultural journey.
The Bharat Tribes Business Conclave, scheduled from 19 to 27 March 2026, will serve as a premier
platform for policymakers, industry leaders, and tribal enterprises to engage in high-level discussions on
sustainable textiles, tribal food systems, and ethical luxury markets. This multi-day event will address
critical themes such as innovation, the protection of indigenous knowledge, and skilling for tribal youth
and women, all aimed at fostering a robust ecosystem for community-led tribal tourism and enterprise
development. A significant highlight of this initiative is the CSR Conclave on 24 March 2026, which is
specifically designed to bridge the gap between corporate institutions and tribal entrepreneurs, leveraging
Corporate Social Responsibility to create lasting partnerships and sustainable livelihoods.A key highlight of Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 is the RISA initiative, where renowned designers like Ms. Anju
Modi, Shri Manish Tripathi, Shri Gaurav Jai Gupta, Shri Sandeep Khosla, Ms. SameeraDalvicollaborate
with tribal artisans. By blending contemporary design with ancient traditions like Eri Silk, Kotpad Cotton,
and Dongria Embroidery, RISA integrates indigenous textiles into the global fashion ecosystem.
Event Details
Bharat Tribes Fest 2026
📍 Venue: Sunder Nursery, New Delhi
📅 Dates: 18–30 March 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 08:00 PM
The festival aims to promote the creativity, sustainability and entrepreneurial potential of India’s tribal
communities while providing greater visibility and market opportunities for tribal artisans and enterprises.
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